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Heartfelt thanks to those who have helped make possible our Gulf Coast Pilgrimage of 1993.
PATRONS
Hancock Bank
Harrison County Tourism Commission Lamar Advertising Company	—-
International Paper Moss Point Mill
SPONSORS
Hancock County Board of Supervisors The Peoples Bank
FRIENDS
Jackson County Board of Supervisors E. I. duPont de Nemours and Company Tiki Restaurant, Lounge and Marina, Inc.
The President Casino The Jefferson Bank Magnolia Federal Bank City of Biloxi City of Gautier City of Gulfport City of Long Beach City of Moss Point City of Pass Christian
ADVERTISERS
The Blue Rose Restaurant	
120 W. Scenic Drive, Pass Christian	452-9402
The Chimneys	
213 East Beach, Long Beach	868-7020
The French Connection	
1891 Pass Road, Biloxi	388-6367
Hickory Hills Resort	
900 Hickory Hill Dr., Gautier	497-5150
McElroy’s Harbor House Seafood Restaurant	
695 Beach Blvd., Biloxi	435-5001
Royal Gulf Hills Resort and Country Club	
13701 Paso Rd., Ocean Springs	875-4211
Tiki Restaurant, Lounge and Marina	
Mary Walker Bayou, Gautier	497-1591
Vrazel’s	
3206 West Beach Blvd., Gulfport	863-2229
Annie’s Restaurant and Lounge	
Henderson Point	452-2062
Bay Town Inn, Bed & Breakfast	800-467-8-INN or
208 North Beach Blvd., Bay St. Louis	466-5870
Diamondhead Country Club	
5300 Diamondhead Circle	255-2525
Mary Mahoney’s Old French House	
138 Rue Magnolia, Biloxi	374-0163
Holiday Inn, Coliseum	
2400 Beach Blvd., Biloxi	388-3551
Germaine’s	
Highway 90, Ocean Springs	875-4426
Shaughnessy Printing Company	
220 Caillavet Street, Biloxi	436-4060
Should you require additional information please contact: Beverly C. Stanbro, Pilgrimage Chairman 22423 Fox Run Drive, Pass Christian, MS 39571 Telephone: 601-452-9287
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Council of Garden Clubs proudly presents its 46th annual Pilgrimage cf homes and gardens. It is our hope that you will enjoy the hospitality that is extended to you by the owners of these beautiful homes and gardens. The tours are complimentary. Please follow the arrow markers which will be used in all communities. In some communities specific times are listed for viewing the houses and guests are requested to observe these times.
The Gulf Coast Council of Garden Clubs and homeowners are not responsible for any accidents occurring during these hours.
JOHN C. STENNIS SPACE CENTER Monday, March 22-9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Stennis Space Center offers a glimpse of the area’s rich history and takes us forward to envision tantalizing ideas and vistas of a not too distant future as offered by science and technology. Visitors can view exhibits representing the work of the Space Center with its resident agencies, live demonstrations, movies and a panoramic view from the 90-foot Space Tower. Every 45 minutes guided bus tours will take visitors to the Space Shuttle Test Complex. Cafeteria facilities are available and cameras are allowed. Hostesses: Diamondhead Garden Club members.
HANCOCK COUNTY WELCOME CENTER Monday, March 22-9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This copy of an antebellum home, opened in 1979 at the junction of 1-10 and State Highway 607, has been rightfully called “the most beautiful Hospitality Center in the U.S.A.’’ Interior appointments and paintings, as well as the handsome staircase, carry through the “antebellum" theme. Bay-Waveland Garden Club members will be hostesses.
BAY ST. LOUIS - WAVELAND Pilgrimage Chairman: Mrs. Donald H. Lowe Tuesday, March 23 - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
1.	BAY-WAVELAND GARDEN CENTER, 116 Leonard Ave., Bay St. Louis, 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Coffee, pilgrimage brochures and maps will be available. Also, there will be an exhibit of floral paintings by Garden Club Members.
2.	HOME OF BARRY AND BETSY PINCUS, 1362 North Beach Blvd.. Bay St. Louis, 10 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This home is a melange of their life experiences. They are the proprietors of Bay Crafts in Old Town, Bay St. Louis, and many of the craftspeople in their private collection exhibit at their shop. Upon entering their home, you immediately notice their contemporary art collection as Andy Warhol's Uncle Sam greets you by the door. The living room contains an eclectic collection of contemporary pueblo pottery, art glass and original graphics by Chagall, Miro, Ernst, Calder, and Dali, among others. Many pieces of furniture are handcrafted by Louisiana and New Mexico craftspeople. On the second level, the Pincus’s have their extensive collection of hunting decoys, along with hunting memorabilia which they have acquired over 20 years of collecting. The den houses their collection of hand carved shore birds; and, don’t miss the guest bedroom reflecting their love of Mardi Gras. Finally, the master bedroom is decorated with contemporary graphics by such masters as Picasso and Giacometti and sculpture by local artist, George Rowan.
3.	KATE LOBRANO HOUSE, 180 Cue Street, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Now the home of the Hancock County Historical Society, this charming turn of the century cottage was given by the heirs of Katherine Maynard Lobrano in 1988 to be the permanent home of the Historical Society. It is a two-bay cottage with undercut front and side galleries and is of vertical barge board construction with lap siding. There are french doors at the parlor entrance and along the side gallery. An addition to the rear of the house contains the research room and a walk-


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